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Plan your next ANTHEM#9 session
For players who want to deepen their mastery of ANTHEM#9, this guide outlines focused exercises that highlight each core pillar—match‑3 execution, deck synergy, difficulty scaling, character specialization, and control ergonomics. By iterating through these drills, you can identify personal strengths and refine decision‑making under the game’s combo‑centric pressure.
01 / THE GUIDE
Speed‑Combo Drill
Set a timer for one minute and aim to achieve the highest combo count using a single skill color. Record the number of matches and note any moments where the board stalled, then adjust AP usage to reduce those pauses.
- Observe which gem colors correspond to your strongest skills and prioritize matching those first.
- Use AP to adjust gem colors when the board stalls, keeping the combo chain alive.
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Color‑Alignment Test
Create a deck where each skill requires a distinct gem color. Play a run and track which colors appear most frequently on the board. Compare the frequency to your skill activation rate to see if rebalancing colors improves overall damage.
- Mix offensive and defensive skills to maintain momentum during longer battles.
- Align skill colors with the gems you find most often to reduce reliance on AP.
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Extra‑Mission Warm‑up
After finishing a standard mission, immediately start an Extra‑1 run. Observe how enemy stat increases affect your combo timing and note which exclusive skills provide the most impact against the heightened difficulty.
- Practice on standard missions to refine your combo timing before tackling Extra missions.
- Experiment with different skill combinations to discover which exclusive abilities best suit the added restrictions.
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Agent‑Specific AP Usage
Play three short runs, each with a different agent. For Rubit, focus on color‑changing AP; for Phannie, prioritize gem‑splitting; for Beni, experiment with gem‑consumption for shields. Compare how each AP strategy influences combo length and survivability.
- Select Rubit if you often need to recover from poor board states.
- Try Phannie when your deck relies on skills that benefit from multiple gem activations.
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Input Method Comparison
Run the same deck twice—once with Keyboard Only and once with Partial Controller support. Record any differences in match speed, accuracy, and comfort, then choose the setup that best supports your combo rhythm.
- If you prefer precise gem selection, use the Keyboard Only option for direct control.
- Experiment with Partial Controller support if you enjoy a more relaxed hand‑position while matching.
